--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Nature deemed that to be born was an…" description: "\"“Nature deemed that to be born was an automatic sentence to death, and then brought about that death with vicious consistency. We”\" — Neal Shusterman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/neal-shusterman-412_death_nature-deemed-that-to-be-born-was-an-aut_1534139.png" --- # Nature deemed that to be born was an automatic sentence to… ![“Nature deemed that to be born was an automatic sentence to death, and then brought about that death with vicious consistency. We” quote by Neal Shusterman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/neal-shusterman-412_death_nature-deemed-that-to-be-born-was-an-aut_1534139.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/neal-shusterman-412_death_nature-deemed-that-to-be-born-was-an-aut_1534139.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/882/neal-shusterman-412_death_nature-deemed-that-to-be-born-was-an-aut_1534139.png) > ““Nature deemed that to be born was an automatic sentence to death, and then brought about that death with vicious consistency. We”” [Neal Shusterman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neal-shusterman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life is predestined to end, and death follows inevitably, making existence a relentless march toward oblivion. **In simple terms:** Life inevitably ends; death is unavoidable. Key Takeaway Accept mortality to value life. Themes mortality existentialism inevitability Mood somber thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily life - health decisions - legacy planning - mindfulness Key Concepts philosophy literature Questions to Reflect On - How does acknowledging death change your choices? - What gives your life meaning despite inevitability? 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